Hatsola: Murtonen, school history and the Vanha vitonen cycling route

By Murtonen, Hatsola reveals two sides of village life: the lake shapes the landscape, while the stone Hatsolan koulu is tied to the history of education. There is also a swimming beach near Vanha Juvantie and a cycling route that continues along quiet side roads to Hatsola. Water, local history and a specific cycling connection are therefore at the heart of planning a trip here.

Hatsola at a glance

• Lake Murtonen shapes the village landscape.
• A swimming beach is located near Vanha Juvantie.
• Hatsola is about seven kilometres southwest of the centre of Juva, near Highway 5.
• The stone Hatsolan koulu was built in 1931 and was once the first centrally heated school in the municipality of Juva.
• The 35-kilometre Vanha vitonen cycling route runs from Mikkeli to Juva and continues along side roads to Hatsola.

Murtonen and the Hatsola landscape

Lake Murtonen shapes the village landscape. A swimming beach is located near Vanha Juvantie, giving the lake a practical place in your travel plans. If you want to plan your stay around the water, it is a clear place to visit. Check locally before use to find out which seasonal facilities are available at the beach.

From Hatsolan koulu, you can see a lake, fields and forests. These three elements give the landscape a tangible character: water and open fields sit alongside forest. This view offers a different experience from a stay focused solely on the swimming beach.

The stone Hatsolan koulu

Hatsolan koulu was built in 1931. It was once the first centrally heated school in the municipality of Juva. This links a specific construction year with a notable fact from the history of education: at the time, central heating was a municipal first here. The school thus brings together two facets of Hatsola—the visible landscape of lakes, fields and forests, and a distinctive piece of local history.

Cycling route and other regional highlights

The 2025 route map shows the 35-kilometre Vanha vitonen cycling route from Mikkeli to Juva, following the old Highway 5. From there, the route continues along quiet side roads to Maivala, Hatsola and Siikakoski. When planning, it is helpful to distinguish the signposted section between Mikkeli and Juva from the continuation along side roads to Hatsola.

In the wider region, two rapids flow at Siikakoski. From there, a connection leads to Luonterin lenkki, a route around Lake Luonteri. These natural attractions are part of the wider regional context, alongside the village landscape of Hatsola.

Getting around and accommodation

Hatsola is about seven kilometres southwest of the centre of Juva and near Highway 5. This location provides a basis for choosing where to stay: the village is outside the centre but still close to the highway.

At Purholan maitotila in Hatsola, a lakeside cabin can be rented in both summer and winter. Check availability for your travel dates directly with the provider. The nearest grocery store is Juvan ABC:n Sale in the Vehmaa area, about four kilometres away; retail businesses may change. Providers and availability for local food and garden products in Hatsola and the surrounding area may also change. There are also local food and garden product offerings in Hatsola and the surrounding area.

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Frequently asked questions about Hatsola

Where is Hatsola in relation to Juva?

Hatsola is about seven kilometres southwest of the centre of Juva and near Highway 5.

What shapes the village landscape?

Lake Murtonen shapes Hatsola. From Hatsolan koulu, you can also see a lake, fields and forests.

Is there a swimming beach in Hatsola?

Yes. There is a swimming beach on Murtonen near Vanha Juvantie. Check locally before use to find out which seasonal facilities are available.

What is known about Hatsolan koulu?

The stone school was built in 1931 and was once the first centrally heated school in the municipality of Juva.

How does the Vanha vitonen cycling route reach Hatsola?

The 2025 route map shows the 35-kilometre route from Mikkeli to Juva, following the old Highway 5. From there, the route continues along quiet side roads to Hatsola.

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